Last-minute holiday gift guide for GAMERS

If you are buying for a teen gamer, this video will help you navigate the tricky world of video games.

A few great recommendations for teen gamers:

1. The 3DS XL and the 3DS, Nintendo: The screen is awesome – the 3D is good and can be disabled. The handhelds play several older Nintendo DS games as well. Great battery life.
2. The PS Vita, Sony: The cross-play feature between the Vita and the PS3 with select games is cool. Also, one model of the Vita offers 3G via data plan.
3. Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two: Xbox 360, PS3 fans rejoice! You can now play one of the best games on your consoles. The original Epic Mickey was a hit on the Wii – this time around, Austin-based Junction Point Studios made the sequel available to a wider audience.
4. JBL Flip: The little wireless speaker that could. It’s $99.99 but offers big sound.
5. Journey, PS3: The 3-game collection is a bargain at $29.99. You also get 3 never-before released games, plus 3 soundtracks. Easily the best bargain in 2012 for PS3 owners.

For gamers ages 10 and under:

1. Wii U, Nintendo: The system rocks for several reasons – first, it’s compatible with your Wii games and accessories. Next, it offers a cool way to play games via the Gamepad. Lastly? The launch games are really awesome.
2. Avengers: Battle for the Earth, Xbox 360 – Kinect only: If you own a Kinect and love “Avengers,” suit up!
3. Nat GEO/Sesame Street Kinect, Xbox 360: Children won’t just play these games – they’ll see themselves in the game!
4. Nintendo Land, Wii U: The wealth of mini games is awesome. Your young gamer will have a hard time being bored with this game.
5. Just Dace 4, multiple systems: Get your groove on with the Ubisoft award-winning franchise.

I’ll add the holiday recommendations for older gamers later on today. Stay tuned!